Debt to Equity
since 2005
Calculation
Kimberly-Clark Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Total debt1 | ÷ | Total Kimberly-Clark Corporation stockholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | 13.36 | = | 8,364) | ÷ | 626) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | — | = | 7,747) | ÷ | (33) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | — | = | 7,455) | ÷ | (287) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 11.80 | = | 7,425) | ÷ | 629) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | — | = | 7,572) | ÷ | (102) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | — | = | 7,775) | ÷ | (174) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 9.54 | = | 6,956) | ÷ | 729) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.19 | = | 5,761) | ÷ | 4,856) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.24 | = | 6,185) | ÷ | 4,985) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.17 | = | 6,132) | ÷ | 5,249) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.92 | = | 5,464) | ÷ | 5,917) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.00 | = | 5,402) | ÷ | 5,406) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.54 | = | 5,965) | ÷ | 3,878) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.05 | = | 5,492) | ÷ | 5,224) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.59 | = | 3,602) | ÷ | 6,097) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.69 | = | 3,817) | ÷ | 5,558) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Kimberly-Clark Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Kimberly-Clark Corp. | Procter & Gamble Co. | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | 13.36 | 0.75 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | — | 0.64 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | — | 0.60 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 11.80 | 0.57 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | — | 0.53 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | — | 0.49 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 9.54 | 0.51 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.19 | 0.46 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.24 | 0.47 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.17 | 0.47 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.92 | 0.49 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.00 | 0.59 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.54 | 0.53 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.05 | 0.53 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.59 | 0.61 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.69 | 1.39 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)
Kimberly-Clark Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Kimberly-Clark Corp. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | 13.36 | 1.43 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | — | 1.34 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | — | 1.19 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 11.80 | 1.23 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | — | 1.12 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | — | 1.10 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 9.54 | 1.05 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.19 | 0.95 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.24 | 0.91 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.17 | 0.85 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.92 | 0.77 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.00 | 0.72 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.54 | 0.68 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.05 | 0.53 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.59 | 0.54 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.69 | 0.65 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).